Digital Manufacturing System Engineer (ONSITE)

Kubota•Gainesville, GA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Digital Manufacturing System Engineer develops and supports digital manufacturing processes and MES capabilities in a high-tech manufacturing environment. The role partners with operations, engineering, IT, and other functions to improve safety, quality, productivity, and process efficiency through system design, optimization, data analysis, and continuous improvement. The engineer supports MES and ERP-related processes and end users, including system changes, issue resolution, testing, documentation, training, and deployment. The position also manages or supports project activities for new programs and process changes, coordinates cross-functional work, and helps ensure reliable system integration and successful adoption. The work takes place in an office environment with substantial exposure to manufacturing and warehouse floors, including hot, cold, and loud conditions. Travel to manufacturing facilities may be needed to support MES deployments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent manufacturing engineering field.
Ability to compose, edit, and proofread documents.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work under critical timelines, reassess priorities, and interact with cross-functional teams.
Strong organization and prioritization skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Knowledge of manufacturing system analysis, design, and specification.
Experience writing requirements, functional, and system design specifications.

Nice To Haves

Self-starter able to work with little to no oversight.
Experience with AutoCAD, MS Access, or SQL.
Manufacturing engineering experience.
Experience supporting manufacturing operations.
Previous ERP experience.
SAP implementation or major ERP application support experience in a manufacturing environment.
Three to five years of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) experience.
Manufacturing experience in shop floor, MES and/or WMS, production control, purchasing, or planning.
Leadership ability and a track record of developing people and achieving challenging objectives.
Understanding of application development life cycles and methodologies.

Responsibilities

Develop manufacturing processes that conform to MES requirements, with a primary focus on operator safety.
Research, design, modify, and test manufacturing methods and MES capabilities.
Design robust digital manufacturing processes and testing methods to assure product and process quality.
Manage project activities for new programs and changes to existing programs, including timing, budgets, design details, team coordination, quotations, and vendor procurement coordination.
Collect, analyze, and summarize product and process information and trends for reports and data-driven decisions.
Support safety, quality, and productivity targets through digital process design, optimization projects, and Kaizen initiatives.
Comply with government regulations and uphold company standards for compliance and integrity.
Facilitate MES setup and maintenance initiatives with Manufacturing Engineering, following established procedures.
Maintain product and process databases by writing computer programs and entering data.
Train operators, Engineering, and support groups on new or revised processes.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, professional networks, and societies.
Support other team members as capacity needs arise.
Respond to end-user requests for ERP and MES changes and coordinate within the IT framework.
Map and analyze end-to-end business processes in third-party and proprietary systems and their ERP integrations.
Develop test plans, support documentation, and training materials for supported systems.
Identify, research, and resolve system issues and recommend improvements to management, customers, and peers.
Provide level 3 user support and coordinate issue resolution, change management, root cause analysis, and escalation.
Develop and support user acceptance testing and coordinate end-user training for system rollouts.
Assist Project Managers with timeline planning for user documentation requirements, including review phases, effort, and duration.
Perform special projects and related tasks as requested.
Read and interpret performance charts and graphs related to safety, quality, and productivity.
Calculate production, labor, and material costs to inform decisions.
Manage interdepartmental project activities for layout and process changes, including timing, budgets, design details, and team coordination.